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Commission advances overhaul of vehicles‑for‑hire rules; operators urge clearer definitions and enforcement
Summary
On first reading the commission approved ordinance changes to Chapter 27 to create an administrative permitting process for vehicles‑for‑hire (low‑speed vehicles, pedicabs, sightseeing vehicles), tighten insurance and operational standards and remove some older certificate structures; local operators urged caps, clearer definitions and stronger enforcement.
The City Commission on Dec. 16 introduced on first reading a wide‑ranging update to Chapter 27 that reorganizes vehicle‑for‑hire categories, implements an administrative permitting process and tightens insurance and safety requirements for low‑speed vehicles (including commercial golf‑cart operations), pedicabs and sightseeing vehicles.
Supporters from the local industry — including…
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